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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was Williamsburg different from cities like Philadelphia and New York?
(a) It was cleaner.
(b) It was smaller.
(c) It had more farms.
(d) It was bigger.

2. How did Ruth react when Isabel tried to complement her strength in the beginning of their travels together?
(a) She said, "Thank you."
(b) She ran away.
(c) She smiled shyly.
(d) She put her hands over her ears.

3. How did Isabel get the scar on her cheek?
(a) She fell on an axe and cut herself.
(b) It was a punishment for trying to run away.
(c) She accidentally burned herself.
(d) It was a punishment for fighting her owner when Ruth was sold.

4. Why were Isabel and Ruth walking up and down the main street of Williamsburg?
(a) They were looking for Aberdeen.
(b) They were looking for Curzon.
(c) They were looking for food.
(d) They were looking for the laundry.

5. What did Aberdeen suggest that Isabel should do while Ruth was ill and sleeping?
(a) Talk to her about her past.
(b) Sing to her.
(c) Find healing plants in the woods.
(d) Talk to her about her plans for the future.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is Curzon overly afraid of?

2. What new information did Isabel learn about her former mistress, Madam Lockton?

3. Which of the following did Isabel see on the milestone?

4. Who were the first people Isabel and her friends met at Williamsburg?

5. Why did Isabel call Widow Hallahan "snake-souled" (104) in Chapter XVIII?

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